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Sharing the Way We Invest in Agriculture and Our Communities

FMFC News highlights the people, partnerships, and positive impact behind Fresno Madera Farm Credit. Here we share stories of our philanthropic initiatives, community involvement, and public relations efforts that strengthen agriculture and rural life in the Central Valley. From local donations to collaborative outreach events, these updates reflect our ongoing commitment to giving back and supporting the people who make up our agricultural community.

  • Rooted in Advocacy: California Women for Agriculture Marks 50 Years
    February 26, 2026
    A large group of women pose together outdoors at night in front of a sign that reads “California Women for Agriculture.” The group is arranged in several rows, smiling at the camera, with some standing and others kneeling in front. Green and white balloons form an arch near the sign, and string lights hang overhead. Palm trees and greenery are visible in the background, creating a festive, celebratory atmosphere.

    In 1975, several women involved in agriculture gathered in the Coachella Valley to discuss how they could educate policymakers and consumers about the needs of California agriculture.

    Since those beginnings 50 years ago, California Women for Agriculture (CWA) has grown to become the most active all-volunteer agricultural organization in the state. Its 1,500 members represent farmers, ranchers, bankers, lawyers, marketing professionals and food producers from Butte County to the Mexican border.

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  • Farm Credit Highlights Mission, Policy Advocacy and Customer Support During 2026 Annual Meeting
    February 10, 2026

    ORLANDO, FL – More than 800 Farm Credit leaders gathered in Orlando, Florida, for the 2026 Farm Credit Annual Meeting to reaffirm their core mission of supporting members, strengthening rural communities and advancing agriculture amid challenges.  

     

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  • Farm Credit Fly-In Helps Lawmakers Understand Farm Country’s Needs
    February 04, 2026

    Because few members of Congress have personal connections to agriculture, it’s important that the ag community continue to meet with lawmakers to keep them informed of farmers’ needs.

    “Just 6% of the nation’s 435 Representatives and 100 Senators have a strong connection to agriculture, which is why Farm Credit brings farmers and Farm Credit executives to Washington, DC, every other year as part of the Farm Credit Fly-In,” said Kevin Ralph, AgWest Farm Credit’s California President.

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  • Innovative Ag Education Program Reaches Over 1 Million California Students
    August 07, 2025
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    Educating today’s students about the importance of California agriculture is critically important to protecting the future of farming and ranching in the Golden State. For nearly 40 years, the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom has been a leader in that effort and is continuing to innovate to meet the needs of California classrooms.

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  • AgSafe Expands Training Sessions, Works to Meet Emerging Needs
    July 11, 2025

    For more than 30 years, AgSafe has been a trusted source for safety training and compliance support for the agricultural community.

    The nonprofit has cemented its place in ag training in California and increasingly in other parts of the country as well. Natalie Gupton, the group’s Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, said in just one year, AgSafe increased its training sessions by more than 35%, growing from 204 sessions reaching 3,667 people in 2022–23 to 278 sessions reaching 5,664 people in 2023–24.

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